August weather forecastAmes, NY
August
Weather in August
August, the last month of the summer in Ames, is also a moderately hot month, with an average temperature ranging between max 77°F (25°C) and min 56.8°F (13.8°C).Temperature
The arrival of August denotes a barely perceptible change in the average high-temperatures to a still warm 77°F (25°C) from July's 79.3°F (26.3°C). August brings Ames a consistent average low-temperature of 56.8°F (13.8°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in August is 79%.Rainfall
In Ames, in August, it is raining for 16.3 days, with typically 2.95" (75mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 171 rainfall days, and 34.25" (870mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
In Ames, snow does not fall in June through September.Daylight
In August, the average length of the day is 13h and 53min.On the first day of August, sunrise is at 5:50 am and sunset at 8:18 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:22 am and sunset at 7:34 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In August, the average sunshine is 10h.UV index
The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.Note: In August, a daily maximum UV index of 5 leads to the following instructions:
Take necessary precautions - Defending against sun damage is advocated. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. For excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck, consider a wide-brim hat.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in August
Ames, NY
- Average high temperature in August: 77°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.1°F).
- Average low temperature in August: 56.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (58.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.3°F).
Average pressure in August
Ames, NY
- Average pressure in August: 29.98"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.09"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).
Average wind speed in August
Ames, NY
- Average wind speed in August: 5.8mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (9.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.8mph).
Average humidity in August
Ames, NY
- Average humidity in August: 79%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (76%).
Average rainfall in August
Ames, NY
- Average rainfall in August: 2.95"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.46").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.01").
Average rainfall days in August
Ames, NY
- Average rainfall days in August: 16.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.3 days).
Average snowfall in August
Ames, NY
- Average snowfall in August: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (9.17").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in August
Ames, NY
- Average snowfall days in August: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (17.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Ames, NY
- Average daylight in August: 13h and 54min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).
- Average sunshine in August: 10h and 0min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in August
Ames, NY
- Average sunshine days in August: 11.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (16 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (6.3 days).
Average UV index in August
Ames, NY
- Average UV index in August: 5
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in August
Ames, NY
- Average cloud cover in August: 35
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 66).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 35).
Average visibility in August
Ames, NY
- Average visibility in August: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
